Remove AI Action Chips From Chrome’s New Tab Page

Updated 5 November 2026 · Standard formula, shown below

AI action chips are the small shortcut buttons that may appear around the search box on Chrome’s New Tab page, offering prompts or actions for supported features. You can usually hide them by changing the New Tab page’s appearance settings; if the controls are unavailable, the feature may be controlled by your Chrome version, account, or organization.

What You’ll Need

Chrome on a computer, with access to its New Tab page.
A moment to check the page’s customization controls. You normally do not need to install an extension or change a system setting.

Step-by-Step

Open a fresh New Tab page. In Chrome, select the plus sign beside the open tabs, or press Ctrl+T on Windows or Linux, or Command+T on a Mac. Make sure you are looking at Chrome’s built-in New Tab page, rather than a website set as your startup page.
Look for the New Tab customization control. Depending on the current layout and window size, select the pencil icon, Customize Chrome, or a similar customization button near the lower-right corner. If the window is narrow, maximize it or widen it; controls can be harder to see in a small window.
Open the appearance or shortcut settings. In the side panel, check for a section such as Appearance, Shortcuts, or Cards. The names and organization of these options can differ as Chrome’s interface changes. Look for a setting specifically referring to AI actions, AI tools, or the chips you want to hide.
Turn off the relevant option. If there is a switch or checkbox for AI action chips, select it to disable the chips. Some layouts may place them under a broader card or content setting. Use a broad setting only if you are comfortable hiding the other items it controls, too.
Close the panel and check the page. Select the close button or click outside the customization panel, then confirm that the chips have disappeared. If the change does not show immediately, open another New Tab page or reload the current one once.
Check whether the page is actually Chrome’s New Tab page. If you do not see Chrome’s usual search box or customization controls, enter chrome://newtab in the address bar and press Enter. If that opens the standard page, repeat the customization steps there. If it does not, a startup setting, extension, or managed browser configuration may be replacing the page.
Update Chrome if the setting is missing. Open the three-dot menu, choose Help, then About Google Chrome. Chrome will check for updates; if one is available, follow the prompt and relaunch the browser. Recheck the New Tab customization panel after updating. Menu wording can vary slightly by operating system.

Common Mistakes

Changing the Google search page instead. Google’s search homepage and Chrome’s New Tab page can look alike, but they have different controls. The instructions apply to the page Chrome opens when you create a tab.
Turning off a different card setting. A setting that hides all cards or suggestions may remove more than the AI chips. Read the label carefully and prefer a specific AI action switch when available.
Expecting the change to affect every device. New Tab appearance settings may be local or may differ by Chrome profile and platform. Check each profile or device where the chips appear.
Assuming an extension is required. Avoid installing an extension just to hide a built-in page element. Extensions can change browsing behavior and may introduce extra permissions or unwanted page changes.

Tips

Try the customization panel before changing flags, policies, or experimental settings. Those options may move, disappear, or affect unrelated browser features.
If you use several Chrome profiles, check the profile icon at the top of the window. Customization choices and enabled features can vary between profiles.
Make one change at a time, then open a new tab to check the result. This makes it easier to restore a setting if it hides something you still want.
If your goal is a less crowded page rather than removing only the chips, review the other New Tab options individually instead of disabling a broad category without checking its effect.

Troubleshooting

There is no Customize Chrome button. First confirm that you are on Chrome’s built-in New Tab page, maximize the window, and look near the lower-right corner. A company or school administrator may manage the page or restrict customization. If Chrome says it is managed, avoid trying to bypass that control; ask the administrator whether the setting can be changed.

The AI option is not listed. The control may not be available in your Chrome build, region, account, or current New Tab design. Update Chrome, restart it, and check again. If there is still no specific control, Chrome may not offer a supported way to hide only those chips on your setup. You can check whether a broader cards setting removes them, but note what else it hides before keeping the change.

The chips return after a restart. Make sure you changed the option in the same Chrome profile where you see them. Check whether the browser is managed and whether an extension or organization policy controls the New Tab page. If the setting is available but does not persist, restart Chrome and try again; for a managed device, contact its administrator.

A different page opens in new tabs. Review Chrome’s extensions and startup settings to identify whether a page-changing extension or configuration is involved. You can open the three-dot menu and select Extensions > Manage Extensions to review installed items. Disable only an extension you recognize and no longer need, then test a new tab. If the device is managed, ask the administrator rather than removing required software.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I remove only the AI action chips?
Only if your version of Chrome provides a specific control for them. If not, a broader cards or content setting may hide other New Tab items as well.

Will this turn off AI features throughout Chrome?
No. Hiding items on the New Tab page does not necessarily change AI-related features elsewhere in Chrome or on websites.

Do I need to install an extension?
No. Start with Chrome’s built-in customization options. An extension is not required for the normal settings-based approach.

Why do I see chips on one device but not another?
Chrome’s interface and available controls can vary by device, version, profile, and account. Check the New Tab settings on the device where the chips appear.

Can I restore the chips later?
Yes. Return to the same New Tab customization panel and turn the relevant option back on, if your version provides one.

What if my organization manages Chrome?
Some settings may be controlled by an administrator. Ask them whether they can change the New Tab page; do not attempt to override managed settings.

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